Imamzadeh Hamzah, Tabriz Explained

Building Name:Imāmzādeh Hamzah, Tabriz
Map Type:Iran
Map Size:300
Location: Tabrīz, Iran
Coordinates:38.0836°N 46.3028°W
Religious Affiliation:Shia Islam
Region:Iran
Province:East Azarbaijan Province
District:Tabriz
Municipality:Tabriz County
Consecration Year:14th Century
Status:In use
Functional Status:Active
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Mosque
Year Completed:14th century

Imāmzādeh Hamzah (Persian: امامزاده سيد حمزه) is an Imamzadeh mosque complex in Tabrīz, Iran. The mosque contains the grave of Hamzah, son of the Twelver Shī‘ah Imām, Mūsā al-Kāzim.

Location

The Imāmzādeh Hamzah mosque is located in the Sheshghelan suburb of Tabrīz next to Maqbaratoshoara and the Museum of Ostad Bohtouni.

History

Sayyid Abi al-Qasim Hamzah is a son of Imam Musa ibn Ja'far al-Kazim who is credited for the genealogy of the Saffavids. Hence, the Imāmzādeh Hamzah is a "de facto ancestral cemetery". Thus, it strengthens the notability of its link to the mosque in Ardabil where the elite Saffavids have been buried. The style of decoration of the Hamzah Mosque is further enhanced and has therefore enjoyed sustained patronage.[1]

Description

The exquisite mausoleum dates back to the 14th century (8th century Hijri yearAH), with influence from the Safavid and Qajar dynasties and is thus a pilgrimage centre.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rizvi, Joseph Kishwar . The Safavid Dynastic Shrine: Architecture, Religion and Power in Early Modern Iran. 4 October 2012. 2011. I.B.Tauris . 9781848853546. 163.
  2. Web site: Seyed Hamzeh Mausoleum . Iran Tourism and Touring Online . 13 February 2010.